The drought of the early autumn hag come to an end in a manner quite characteristic of our Central China climate, Last Wednesday began a period of abnormal heat for tthe time of year: The thermometer soared up into the nineties, unfit we almost fancied ourselves back in July. Wednesday night was very close and airless, and Thursday was still hot. Thursday night brought a big tornado of a wind, which raged for 24 hours. thermometer dropped 37 degrees in A2hours. The Yangtze was stormy, and, as is usual on such occasions, a considerable toll of Chinese life was taken of those who were bold enough to attempt. crossing the river in sampans or "life-boats." After the wind had dropped, came the long wished for rain.' The temperature gradually rose again, but only to its normal autumn height.
Gexenat SUN CHUAN-FANG THE New Tutt oP
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